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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.93, 251.48 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.93, 251.48 and 119.06 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.93 : 251.48 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.93/251.48 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.93x = 251.48 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.93x = 29,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940.25/167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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