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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 250.94 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 250.94 and 110.49 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 250.94 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/250.94 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 250.94 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 27,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725.81/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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