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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 251.22 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 251.22 and 123.92 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 251.22 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/251.22 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 251.22 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 31,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131.18/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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