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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.71, 251.34 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.71, 251.34 and 86.53 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.71 : 251.34 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.71/251.34 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.71x = 251.34 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.71x = 21,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748.45/167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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