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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 315.15 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 315.15 and 167.50 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 315.15 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/315.15 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 315.15 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 52,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.63/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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