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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 251.42 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 251.42 and 106.58 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 251.42 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/251.42 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 251.42 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 26,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.34/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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