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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 251.15 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 251.15 and 102.53 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 251.15 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/251.15 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 251.15 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 25,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750.52/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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