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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 230.31 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 230.31 and 150.93 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 230.31 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/230.31 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 230.31 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 34,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.69/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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