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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.62, 251.51 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.62, 251.51 and 86.52 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.62 : 251.51 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.62/251.51 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.62x = 251.51 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.62x = 21,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759.74/167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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