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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.05 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.05 and 167.83 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.05 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.05 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.05 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 53,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040.25/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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