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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 251.48 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 251.48 and 155.40 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 251.48 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/251.48 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 251.48 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 39,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079.99/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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