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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 251.55 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 251.55 and 86.61 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 251.55 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/251.55 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 251.55 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 21,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786.75/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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