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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.11, 250.45 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.11, 250.45 and 80.46 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.11 : 250.45 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.11/250.45 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.11x = 250.45 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.11x = 20,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151.01/167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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