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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 231.31 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 231.31 and 126.12 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 231.31 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/231.31 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 231.31 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 29,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,173.13/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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