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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 250.66 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 250.66 and 86.02 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 250.66 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/250.66 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 250.66 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 21,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.09/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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