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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 231.50 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 231.50 and 126.21 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 231.50 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/231.50 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 231.50 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 29,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215.83/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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