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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 251.40 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 251.40 and 106.75 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 251.40 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/251.40 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 251.40 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 26,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836.95/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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