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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 251.82 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 251.82 and 99.32 is: 149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 251.82 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/251.82 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 251.82 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 25,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.76/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.09

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