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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 251.19 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 251.19 and 127.11 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 251.19 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/251.19 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 251.19 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 31,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928.76/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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