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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.44 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.44 and 58.76 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.44 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.44 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.44 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 14,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715.85/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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