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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 167.16 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 167.16 and 122.70 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 167.16 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/167.16 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 167.16 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 20,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510.53/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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