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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.86, 250.10 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.86, 250.10 and 160.87 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.86 : 250.10 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.86/250.10 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.86x = 250.10 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.86x = 40,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233.59/167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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