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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 251.72 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 251.72 and 71.55 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 251.72 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/251.72 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 251.72 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 18,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011.15/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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