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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 251.92 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 251.92 and 107.12 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 251.92 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/251.92 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 251.92 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 26,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985.67/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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