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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.86, 251.64 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.86, 251.64 and 113.72 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.86 : 251.64 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.86/251.64 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.86x = 251.64 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.86x = 28,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.50/167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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