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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 288.27 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 288.27 and 167.55 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 288.27 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/288.27 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 288.27 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 48,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299.64/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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