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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 250.53 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 250.53 and 85.96 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 250.53 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/250.53 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 250.53 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 21,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535.56/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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