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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 250.74 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 250.74 and 85.95 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 250.74 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/250.74 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 250.74 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 21,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.10/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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