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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.17, 250.63 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.17, 250.63 and 152.09 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.17 : 250.63 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.17/250.63 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.17x = 250.63 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.17x = 38,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,118.32/167.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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