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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 250.84 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 250.84 and 129.20 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 250.84 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/250.84 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 250.84 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 32,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408.53/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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