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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 250.08 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 250.08 and 152.40 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 250.08 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/250.08 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 250.08 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 38,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112.19/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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