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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 249.98 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 249.98 and 154.71 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 249.98 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/249.98 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 249.98 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 38,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673.63/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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