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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 250.76 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 250.76 and 118.73 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 250.76 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/250.76 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 250.76 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 29,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,773.66/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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