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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.91 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.91 and 59.06 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.91 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.91 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.91 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 14,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.30/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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