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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 250.91 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 250.91 and 102.59 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 250.91 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/250.91 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 250.91 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 25,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,740.86/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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