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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 250.24 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 250.24 and 152.36 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 250.24 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/250.24 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 250.24 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 38,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125.45/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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