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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 251.65 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 251.65 and 76.36 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 251.65 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/251.65 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 251.65 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 19,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,215.99/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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