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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 230.38 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 230.38 and 157.01 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 230.38 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/230.38 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 230.38 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 36,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,171.96/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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