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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 250.97 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 250.97 and 160.74 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 250.97 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/250.97 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 250.97 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 40,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,340.11/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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