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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.12 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.12 and 126.41 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.12 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.12 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.12 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 29,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214.72/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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