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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 250.53 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 250.53 and 126.21 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 250.53 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/250.53 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 250.53 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 31,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.39/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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