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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 251.42 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 251.42 and 129.05 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 251.42 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/251.42 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 251.42 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 32,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,443.85/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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