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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.82, 251.31 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.82, 251.31 and 129.24 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.82 : 251.31 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.82/251.31 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.82x = 251.31 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.82x = 32,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,479.30/167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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