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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.42 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.42 and 86.73 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.42 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.42 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.42 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 21,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805.66/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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