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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 231.09 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 231.09 and 152.30 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 231.09 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/231.09 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 231.09 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 35,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.85/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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