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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 230.94 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 230.94 and 153.66 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 230.94 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/230.94 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 230.94 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 35,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486.24/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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