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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.01, 250.45 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.01, 250.45 and 85.80 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.01 : 250.45 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.01/250.45 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.01x = 250.45 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.01x = 21,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.61/167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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