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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 250.56 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 250.56 and 153.72 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 250.56 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/250.56 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 250.56 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 38,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516.08/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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