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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 315.50 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 315.50 and 167.52 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 315.50 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/315.50 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 315.50 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 52,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851.72/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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