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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 250.19 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 250.19 and 118.07 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 250.19 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/250.19 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 250.19 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 29,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.85/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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