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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 231.19 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 231.19 and 126.19 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 231.19 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/231.19 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 231.19 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 29,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,173.87/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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