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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.62, 250.81 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.62, 250.81 and 105.10 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.62 : 250.81 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.62/250.81 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.62x = 250.81 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.62x = 26,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.83/167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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