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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.64, 251.34 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.64, 251.34 and 119.44 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.64 : 251.34 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.64/251.34 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.64x = 251.34 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.64x = 30,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.05/167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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