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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 251.71 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 251.71 and 76.48 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 251.71 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/251.71 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 251.71 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 19,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249.96/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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