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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 250.88 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 250.88 and 102.27 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 250.88 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/250.88 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 250.88 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 25,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.93/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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