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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.66 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.66 and 85.90 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.66 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.66 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.66 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 21,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.69/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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