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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.39 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.39 and 121.57 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.39 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.39 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.39 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 30,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,439.91/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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