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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 251.49 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 251.49 and 105.90 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 251.49 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/251.49 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 251.49 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 26,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631.65/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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