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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 291.15 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 291.15 and 167.43 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 291.15 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/291.15 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 291.15 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 48,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747.24/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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