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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 250.49 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 250.49 and 131.26 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 250.49 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/250.49 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 250.49 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 32,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879.32/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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