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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.15 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.15 and 167.05 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.15 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.15 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.15 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 53,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146.96/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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