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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 250.54 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 250.54 and 102.23 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 250.54 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/250.54 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 250.54 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 25,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,612.70/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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