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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.11 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.11 and 118.32 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.11 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.11 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.11 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 29,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,593.02/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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