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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.23 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.23 and 125.80 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.23 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.23 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.23 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 31,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,478.78/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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