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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.92 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.92 and 107.01 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.92 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.92 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.92 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 26,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957.96/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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