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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 251.37 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 251.37 and 121.91 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 251.37 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/251.37 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 251.37 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 30,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643.26/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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