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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 251.83 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 251.83 and 59.69 is: 89.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 251.83 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/251.83 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 251.83 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 15,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031.73/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.51

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