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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 249.16 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 249.16 and 158.61 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 249.16 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/249.16 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 249.16 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 39,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.47/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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