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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 230.78 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 230.78 and 152.63 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 230.78 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/230.78 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 230.78 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 35,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222.03/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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