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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.85, 251.66 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.85, 251.66 and 86.65 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.85 : 251.66 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.85/251.66 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.85x = 251.66 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.85x = 21,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806.12/167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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