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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 249.90 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 249.90 and 158.41 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 249.90 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/249.90 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 249.90 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 39,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,586.66/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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