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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 250.40 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 250.40 and 155.54 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 250.40 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/250.40 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 250.40 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 38,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947.22/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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