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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 230.98 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 230.98 and 123.25 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 230.98 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/230.98 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 230.98 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 28,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468.29/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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