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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.53 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.53 and 156.36 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.53 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.53 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.53 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 39,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,172.87/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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