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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 250.98 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 250.98 and 85.01 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 250.98 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/250.98 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 250.98 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 21,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,334.55/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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