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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 250.52 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 250.52 and 80.42 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 250.52 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/250.52 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 250.52 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 20,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145.16/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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