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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.39 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.39 and 80.33 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.39 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.39 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.39 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 20,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113.83/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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