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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 315.71 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 315.71 and 167 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 315.71 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/315.71 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 315.71 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 52,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,723.57/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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