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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 249.60 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 249.60 and 158.91 is: 236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 249.60 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/249.60 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 249.60 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 39,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,663.94/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.69

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