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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 251.40 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 251.40 and 86.43 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 251.40 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/251.40 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 251.40 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 21,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728.50/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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