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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.92 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.92 and 116.74 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.92 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.92 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.92 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 29,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,407.30/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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