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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 249.35 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 249.35 and 159.39 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 249.35 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/249.35 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 249.35 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 39,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743.10/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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