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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 251.84 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 251.84 and 127.40 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 251.84 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/251.84 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 251.84 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 32,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083.48/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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