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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 250.60 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 250.60 and 58.83 is: 88.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 250.60 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/250.60 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 250.60 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 14,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.65/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.22

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