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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 251.39 and 57.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 251.39 and 57.90 is: 86.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 251.39 = 57.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/251.39 = 57.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 251.39 × 57.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 14,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555.48/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.85

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