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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 250.82 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 250.82 and 86.07 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 250.82 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/250.82 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 250.82 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 21,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.08/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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