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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 250.91 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 250.91 and 86.08 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 250.91 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/250.91 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 250.91 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 21,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598.33/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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