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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 250.57 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 250.57 and 80.34 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 250.57 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/250.57 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 250.57 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 20,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129.14/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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