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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 251.74 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 251.74 and 58.13 is: 87.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 251.74 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/251.74 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 251.74 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 14,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634.13/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.21

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