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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.49, 250.95 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.49, 250.95 and 106.50 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.49 : 250.95 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.49/250.95 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.49x = 250.95 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.49x = 26,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.18/167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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