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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 231.63 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 231.63 and 126.36 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 231.63 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/231.63 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 231.63 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 29,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266.98/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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