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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 251.60 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 251.60 and 153.96 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 251.60 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/251.60 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 251.60 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 38,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736.34/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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