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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 251.48 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 251.48 and 105.90 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 251.48 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/251.48 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 251.48 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 26,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631.73/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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