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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 250.45 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 250.45 and 150.27 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 250.45 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/250.45 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 250.45 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 37,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635.12/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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