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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.45, 250.97 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.45, 250.97 and 119.25 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.45 : 250.97 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.45/250.97 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.45x = 250.97 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.45x = 29,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,927.58/167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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