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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 251 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 251 and 106.53 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 251 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/251 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 251 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 26,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,739.03/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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