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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 251.60 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 251.60 and 110.21 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 251.60 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/251.60 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 251.60 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 27,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,727.03/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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