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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 250.67 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 250.67 and 113.25 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 250.67 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/250.67 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 250.67 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 28,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,388.66/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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