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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 250.99 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 250.99 and 59.06 is: 88.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 250.99 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/250.99 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 250.99 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 14,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823.95/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.60

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