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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.64, 250.86 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.64, 250.86 and 127.02 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.64 : 250.86 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.64/250.86 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.64x = 250.86 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.64x = 31,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864.24/167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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