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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 250.79 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 250.79 and 113.21 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 250.79 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/250.79 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 250.79 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 28,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390.12/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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