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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.94 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.94 and 158.45 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.94 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.94 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.94 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 39,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759.40/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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