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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 251.31 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 251.31 and 113.79 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 251.31 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/251.31 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 251.31 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 28,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596.56/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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