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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 251.44 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 251.44 and 119.58 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 251.44 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/251.44 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 251.44 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 30,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,067.20/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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