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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 251.51 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 251.51 and 127.17 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 251.51 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/251.51 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 251.51 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 31,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,983.89/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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