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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 251.79 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 251.79 and 71.67 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 251.79 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/251.79 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 251.79 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 18,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045.79/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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