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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 251.28 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 251.28 and 113.76 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 251.28 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/251.28 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 251.28 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 28,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585.61/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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