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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.59 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.59 and 128.28 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.59 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.59 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.59 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 32,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.69/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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