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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 251.58 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 251.58 and 119.72 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 251.58 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/251.58 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 251.58 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 30,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119.16/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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