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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.59 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.59 and 156.32 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.59 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.59 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.59 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 39,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170.98/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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