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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 250.96 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 250.96 and 106.57 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 250.96 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/250.96 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 250.96 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 26,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,744.81/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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