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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 250.21 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 250.21 and 156.65 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 250.21 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/250.21 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 250.21 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 39,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,195.40/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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