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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 250.73 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 250.73 and 105.81 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 250.73 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/250.73 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 250.73 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 26,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.67/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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