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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 250.86 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 250.86 and 153.83 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 250.86 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/250.86 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 250.86 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 38,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589.79/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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