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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 251.72 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 251.72 and 129.14 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 251.72 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/251.72 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 251.72 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 32,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505.22/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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