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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 251.54 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 251.54 and 120.90 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 251.54 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/251.54 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 251.54 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 30,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,411.24/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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