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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.51, 231.03 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.51, 231.03 and 126.16 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.51 : 231.03 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.51/231.03 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.51x = 231.03 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.51x = 29,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146.17/167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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