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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 251.23 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 251.23 and 110.42 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 251.23 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/251.23 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 251.23 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 27,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740.82/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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