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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 250.99 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 250.99 and 121.82 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 250.99 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/250.99 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 250.99 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 30,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,574.97/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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