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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 251.97 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 251.97 and 167.06 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 251.97 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/251.97 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 251.97 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 42,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094.11/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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