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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.59 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.59 and 76.58 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.59 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.59 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.59 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 19,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,266.76/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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