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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.86, 251.60 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.86, 251.60 and 106.84 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.86 : 251.60 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.86/251.60 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.86x = 251.60 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.86x = 26,880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.94/167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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