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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.91, 316.37 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.91, 316.37 and 167.53 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.91 : 316.37 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.91/316.37 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.91x = 316.37 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.91x = 53,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,001.47/210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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