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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.72, 251.62 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.72, 251.62 and 71.54 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.72 : 251.62 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.72/251.62 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.72x = 251.62 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.72x = 18,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,000.89/167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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