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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 251.84 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 251.84 and 86.69 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 251.84 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/251.84 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 251.84 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 21,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832.86/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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