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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.42 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.42 and 80.28 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.42 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.42 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.42 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 20,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103.72/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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