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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 250.58 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 250.58 and 118.39 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 250.58 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/250.58 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 250.58 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 29,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665.81/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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