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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 314.10 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 314.10 and 167.64 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 314.10 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/314.10 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 314.10 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 52,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655.72/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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