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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.99, 251.52 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.99, 251.52 and 86.67 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.99 : 251.52 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.99/251.52 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.99x = 251.52 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.99x = 21,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.24/167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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