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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 250.60 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 250.60 and 150.60 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 250.60 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/250.60 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 250.60 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 37,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,740.36/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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