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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 251.04 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 251.04 and 119.24 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 251.04 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/251.04 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 251.04 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 29,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,934.01/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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