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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 252 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 252 and 120.24 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 252 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/252 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 252 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 30,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300.48/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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