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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 250.80 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 250.80 and 86.07 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 250.80 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/250.80 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 250.80 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 21,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.36/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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