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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 252 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 252 and 95.88 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 252 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/252 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 252 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 24,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161.76/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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