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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 251.21 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 251.21 and 106.76 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 251.21 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/251.21 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 251.21 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 26,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820.07/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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