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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 251.14 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 251.14 and 157.40 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 251.14 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/251.14 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 251.14 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 39,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.44/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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