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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 250.34 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 250.34 and 154.96 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 250.34 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/250.34 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 250.34 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 38,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.69/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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