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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 252.08 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 252.08 and 152.04 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 252.08 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/252.08 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 252.08 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 38,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326.24/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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