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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 251.14 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 251.14 and 126.88 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 251.14 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/251.14 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 251.14 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 31,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864.64/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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