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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 251.08 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 251.08 and 151.29 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 251.08 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/251.08 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 251.08 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 37,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985.51/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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