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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 250.98 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 250.98 and 86.12 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 250.98 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/250.98 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 250.98 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 21,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,614.40/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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