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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 251.34 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 251.34 and 106.52 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 251.34 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/251.34 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 251.34 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 26,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772.74/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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