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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.98, 231.88 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.98, 231.88 and 126.76 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.98 : 231.88 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.98/231.88 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.98x = 231.88 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.98x = 29,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393.11/167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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