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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.43 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.43 and 85.88 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.43 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.43 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.43 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 21,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.68/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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