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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 251.07 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 251.07 and 122.06 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 251.07 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/251.07 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 251.07 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 30,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644.35/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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