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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.49, 250.71 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.49, 250.71 and 154.33 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.49 : 250.71 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.49/250.71 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.49x = 250.71 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.49x = 38,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,692.07/167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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