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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 250.80 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 250.80 and 126.96 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 250.80 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/250.80 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 250.80 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 31,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841.57/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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