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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.78 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.78 and 107.02 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.78 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.78 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.78 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 26,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945.50/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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