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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.57, 251.18 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.57, 251.18 and 126.87 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.57 : 251.18 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.57/251.18 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.57x = 251.18 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.57x = 31,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867.21/167.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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