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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 230.46 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 230.46 and 151.98 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 230.46 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/230.46 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 230.46 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 35,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025.31/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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