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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 251.18 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 251.18 and 159.25 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 251.18 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/251.18 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 251.18 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 40,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000.42/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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