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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.95, 252.03 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.95, 252.03 and 86.83 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.95 : 252.03 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.95/252.03 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.95x = 252.03 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.95x = 21,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.76/167.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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