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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.50, 251.04 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.50, 251.04 and 150.39 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.50 : 251.04 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.50/251.04 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.50x = 251.04 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.50x = 37,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754.47/167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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