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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 251.16 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 251.16 and 122.12 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 251.16 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/251.16 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 251.16 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 30,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.83/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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