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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 252 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 252 and 160.56 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 252 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/252 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 252 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 40,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,461.12/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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