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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 231.55 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 231.55 and 126.30 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 231.55 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/231.55 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 231.55 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 29,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245.02/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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