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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.51, 250.03 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.51, 250.03 and 157.25 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.51 : 250.03 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.51/250.03 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.51x = 250.03 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.51x = 39,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,318.04/167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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