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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 251.66 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 251.66 and 106.84 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 251.66 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/251.66 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 251.66 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 26,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887.35/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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