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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.72, 250.94 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.72, 250.94 and 150.87 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.72 : 250.94 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.72/250.94 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.72x = 250.94 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.72x = 37,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.56/167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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