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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 250.84 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 250.84 and 122.25 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 250.84 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/250.84 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 250.84 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 30,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665.19/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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