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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 251.78 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 251.78 and 86.76 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 251.78 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/251.78 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 251.78 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 21,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.43/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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