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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.86 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.86 and 80.53 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.86 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.86 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.86 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 20,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201.76/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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