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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 251.91 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 251.91 and 76.59 is: 114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 251.91 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/251.91 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 251.91 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 19,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,293.79/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.94

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