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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 251.68 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 251.68 and 95.64 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 251.68 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/251.68 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 251.68 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 24,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070.68/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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