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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 231.22 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 231.22 and 126.28 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 231.22 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/231.22 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 231.22 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 29,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198.46/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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