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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.85 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.85 and 113.70 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.85 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.85 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.85 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 28,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635.35/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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