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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 252.09 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 252.09 and 158.58 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 252.09 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/252.09 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 252.09 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 39,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976.43/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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