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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 250.74 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 250.74 and 129.12 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 250.74 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/250.74 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 250.74 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 32,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375.55/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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