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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 250.29 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 250.29 and 155.63 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 250.29 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/250.29 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 250.29 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 38,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952.63/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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