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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 251.82 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 251.82 and 59.72 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 251.82 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/251.82 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 251.82 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 15,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037.43/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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