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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 231.57 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 231.57 and 125.78 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 231.57 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/231.57 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 231.57 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 29,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125.72/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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