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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.44 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.44 and 150.31 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.44 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.44 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.44 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 37,793.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.88/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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