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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 230.45 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 230.45 and 125.60 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 230.45 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/230.45 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 230.45 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 28,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944.83/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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