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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 251.19 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 251.19 and 86.25 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 251.19 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/251.19 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 251.19 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 21,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665.14/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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