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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.39 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.39 and 126.18 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.39 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.39 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.39 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 29,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196.79/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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