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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 250.67 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 250.67 and 58.94 is: 88.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 250.67 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/250.67 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 250.67 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 14,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774.49/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.35

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