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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.98, 251.64 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.98, 251.64 and 110.02 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.98 : 251.64 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.98/251.64 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.98x = 251.64 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.98x = 27,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685.43/167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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