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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 230.55 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 230.55 and 125.73 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 230.55 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/230.55 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 230.55 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 28,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,987.05/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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