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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 251.31 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 251.31 and 157.38 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 251.31 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/251.31 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 251.31 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 39,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551.17/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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