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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 251.34 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 251.34 and 76.23 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 251.34 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/251.34 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 251.34 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 19,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,159.65/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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