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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.65, 251.51 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.65, 251.51 and 86.47 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.65 : 251.51 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.65/251.51 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.65x = 251.51 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.65x = 21,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747.01/167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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