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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.07 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.07 and 167.73 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.07 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.07 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.07 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 53,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.58/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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