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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 250.70 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 250.70 and 126.76 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 250.70 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/250.70 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 250.70 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 31,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778.73/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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