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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.60, 252.44 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.60, 252.44 and 152.84 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.60 : 252.44 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.60/252.44 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.60x = 252.44 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.60x = 38,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582.93/167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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