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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 251.46 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 251.46 and 86.43 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 251.46 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/251.46 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 251.46 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 21,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733.69/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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