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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 231.48 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 231.48 and 126.24 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 231.48 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/231.48 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 231.48 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 29,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222.04/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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