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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.20 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.20 and 126.36 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.20 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.20 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.20 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 31,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615.27/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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