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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 251.80 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 251.80 and 86.80 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 251.80 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/251.80 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 251.80 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 21,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.24/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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