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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 251.91 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 251.91 and 76.65 is: 115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 251.91 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/251.91 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 251.91 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 19,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308.90/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.02

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