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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.64, 231.18 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.64, 231.18 and 125.88 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.64 : 231.18 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.64/231.18 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.64x = 231.18 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.64x = 29,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,100.94/167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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