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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.82, 251.19 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.82, 251.19 and 152.97 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.82 : 251.19 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.82/251.19 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.82x = 251.19 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.82x = 38,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424.53/167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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