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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 251.79 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 251.79 and 159.40 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 251.79 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/251.79 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 251.79 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 40,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135.33/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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