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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.86 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.86 and 102.36 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.86 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.86 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.86 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 25,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,678.03/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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