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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.66 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.66 and 85.89 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.66 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.66 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.66 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 21,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.19/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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