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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 250.33 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 250.33 and 126.46 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 250.33 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/250.33 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 250.33 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 31,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,655.48/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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