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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.51, 250.70 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.51, 250.70 and 126.71 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.51 : 250.70 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.51/250.70 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.51x = 250.70 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.51x = 31,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,765.26/167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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