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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 250.44 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 250.44 and 152.47 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 250.44 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/250.44 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 250.44 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 38,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184.59/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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