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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 251.06 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 251.06 and 150.50 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 251.06 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/251.06 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 251.06 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 37,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784.53/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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