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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 252.28 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 252.28 and 155.44 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 252.28 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/252.28 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 252.28 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 39,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214.40/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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