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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 251.52 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 251.52 and 126.86 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 251.52 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/251.52 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 251.52 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 31,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,907.83/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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