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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 251.99 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 251.99 and 86.86 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 251.99 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/251.99 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 251.99 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 21,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887.85/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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