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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.54 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.54 and 121.48 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.54 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.54 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.54 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 30,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.60/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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