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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.46 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.46 and 86.07 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.46 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.46 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.46 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 21,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557.09/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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