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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 250.92 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 250.92 and 116.44 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 250.92 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/250.92 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 250.92 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 29,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,216.83/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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