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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.72, 251.37 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.72, 251.37 and 86.51 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.72 : 251.37 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.72/251.37 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.72x = 251.37 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.72x = 21,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746.65/167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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