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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 250.46 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 250.46 and 125.94 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 250.46 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/250.46 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 250.46 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 31,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,542.30/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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