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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 230.71 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 230.71 and 150.75 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 230.71 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/230.71 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 230.71 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 34,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,779.53/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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