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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 250.13 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 250.13 and 123.29 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 250.13 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/250.13 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 250.13 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 30,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836.66/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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