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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 230.58 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 230.58 and 125.60 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 230.58 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/230.58 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 230.58 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 28,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,960.85/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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