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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 251.28 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 251.28 and 160.02 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 251.28 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/251.28 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 251.28 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 40,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209.83/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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