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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 230.55 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 230.55 and 125.63 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 230.55 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/230.55 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 230.55 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 28,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,963.94/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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