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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 232.19 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 232.19 and 126.71 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 232.19 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/232.19 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 232.19 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 29,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,419.00/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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