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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 250.09 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 250.09 and 123.53 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 250.09 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/250.09 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 250.09 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 30,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,892.06/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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