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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 253.06 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 253.06 and 158.48 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 253.06 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/253.06 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 253.06 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 40,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,104.95/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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