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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 250.84 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 250.84 and 123.94 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 250.84 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/250.84 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 250.84 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 31,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.23/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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