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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 250.97 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 250.97 and 152.33 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 250.97 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/250.97 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 250.97 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 38,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228.24/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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