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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 252 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 252 and 155.52 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 252 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/252 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 252 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 39,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191.04/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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