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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 231.52 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 231.52 and 126.20 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 231.52 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/231.52 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 231.52 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 29,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217.82/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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