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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.79 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.79 and 59.71 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.79 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.79 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.79 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 15,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034.38/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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