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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 251.82 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 251.82 and 160.08 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 251.82 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/251.82 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 251.82 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 40,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,311.35/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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