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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 250.97 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 250.97 and 81.75 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 250.97 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/250.97 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 250.97 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 20,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516.39/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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