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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 250.92 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 250.92 and 124.68 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 250.92 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/250.92 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 250.92 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 31,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284.71/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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