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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 250.68 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 250.68 and 157.32 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 250.68 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/250.68 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 250.68 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 39,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,436.98/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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