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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.50, 251.34 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.50, 251.34 and 82 is: 123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.50 : 251.34 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.50/251.34 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.50x = 251.34 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.50x = 20,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,609.88/167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.04

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