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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.85, 251.15 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.85, 251.15 and 126.45 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.85 : 251.15 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.85/251.15 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.85x = 251.15 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.85x = 31,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.29/167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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