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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.11, 250.66 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.11, 250.66 and 85.91 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.11 : 250.66 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.11/250.66 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.11x = 250.66 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.11x = 21,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533.05/167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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