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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 251.62 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 251.62 and 126.75 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 251.62 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/251.62 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 251.62 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 31,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.84/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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