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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 250.80 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 250.80 and 106.72 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 250.80 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/250.80 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 250.80 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 26,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,765.38/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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