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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 230.52 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 230.52 and 125.52 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 230.52 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/230.52 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 230.52 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 28,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.72/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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