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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 251.01 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 251.01 and 126.69 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 251.01 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/251.01 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 251.01 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 31,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800.46/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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