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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 250.12 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 250.12 and 152.32 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 250.12 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/250.12 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 250.12 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 38,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098.28/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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