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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 251.57 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 251.57 and 122.37 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 251.57 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/251.57 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 251.57 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 30,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784.62/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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