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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 251.43 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 251.43 and 95.44 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 251.43 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/251.43 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 251.43 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 23,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996.48/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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