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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 250.68 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 250.68 and 121.56 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 250.68 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/250.68 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 250.68 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 30,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473.12/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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