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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 250.32 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 250.32 and 119.08 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 250.32 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/250.32 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 250.32 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 29,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808.11/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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