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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.76 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.76 and 86.64 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.76 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.76 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.76 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 21,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812.49/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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