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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 250.55 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 250.55 and 121.55 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 250.55 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/250.55 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 250.55 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 30,453.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453.74/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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