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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 230.40 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 230.40 and 125.03 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 230.40 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/230.40 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 230.40 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 28,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.46/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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