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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 250.56 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 250.56 and 102.30 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 250.56 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/250.56 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 250.56 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 25,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.29/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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