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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 251.16 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 251.16 and 153.69 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 251.16 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/251.16 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 251.16 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 38,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600.78/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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