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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 250.88 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 250.88 and 124.80 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 250.88 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/250.88 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 250.88 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 31,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309.82/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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