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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 250.63 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 250.63 and 159.32 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 250.63 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/250.63 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 250.63 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 39,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930.60/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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