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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 316.18 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 316.18 and 167.56 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 316.18 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/316.18 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 316.18 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 52,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,976.70/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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