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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 251.31 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 251.31 and 158.69 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 251.31 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/251.31 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 251.31 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 39,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880.38/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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