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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 250.99 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 250.99 and 101.62 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 250.99 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/250.99 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 250.99 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 25,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,505.60/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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