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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 231.32 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 231.32 and 150.96 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 231.32 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/231.32 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 231.32 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 34,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.07/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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