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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.93, 251.94 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.93, 251.94 and 58.25 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.93 : 251.94 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.93/251.94 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.93x = 251.94 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.93x = 14,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674.25/167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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