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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.47 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.47 and 81.21 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.47 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.47 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.47 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 20,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.13/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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