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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 251.52 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 251.52 and 116.38 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 251.52 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/251.52 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 251.52 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 29,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271.90/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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