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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 251.16 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 251.16 and 86.40 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 251.16 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/251.16 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 251.16 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 21,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700.22/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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