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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 250.78 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 250.78 and 112.47 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 250.78 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/250.78 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 250.78 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 28,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,205.23/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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