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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 250.74 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 250.74 and 126.69 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 250.74 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/250.74 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 250.74 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 31,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,766.25/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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