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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.88 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.88 and 76.74 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.88 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.88 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.88 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 19,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329.27/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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