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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 251.03 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 251.03 and 116.19 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 251.03 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/251.03 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 251.03 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 29,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167.47/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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