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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.75, 231.42 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.75, 231.42 and 126.52 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.75 : 231.42 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.75/231.42 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.75x = 231.42 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.75x = 29,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279.26/167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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