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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 250.36 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 250.36 and 85.76 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 250.36 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/250.36 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 250.36 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 21,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470.87/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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