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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.82 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.82 and 73.97 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.82 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.82 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.82 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 18,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.92/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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