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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 230.98 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 230.98 and 155.08 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 230.98 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/230.98 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 230.98 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 35,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,820.38/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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