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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.47, 250.76 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.47, 250.76 and 118.75 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.47 : 250.76 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.47/250.76 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.47x = 250.76 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.47x = 29,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,777.89/167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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