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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 231.40 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 231.40 and 152.22 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 231.40 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/231.40 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 231.40 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 35,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223.71/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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