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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 250.80 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 250.80 and 85.99 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 250.80 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/250.80 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 250.80 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 21,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566.29/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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