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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.64 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.64 and 156.72 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.64 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.64 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.64 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 39,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,437.02/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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