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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 250.65 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 250.65 and 126.73 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 250.65 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/250.65 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 250.65 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 31,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.87/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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