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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 250.28 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 250.28 and 102.16 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 250.28 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/250.28 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 250.28 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 25,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568.60/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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