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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.64, 250.96 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.64, 250.96 and 129.57 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.64 : 250.96 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.64/250.96 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.64x = 250.96 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.64x = 32,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516.89/167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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