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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 251.37 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 251.37 and 106.83 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 251.37 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/251.37 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 251.37 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 26,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853.86/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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