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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 232.03 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 232.03 and 159.51 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 232.03 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/232.03 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 232.03 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 37,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,009.87/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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