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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 251.63 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 251.63 and 154.54 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 251.63 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/251.63 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 251.63 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 38,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886.90/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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