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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.26 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.26 and 85.96 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.26 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.26 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.26 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 21,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.35/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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