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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 318.90 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 318.90 and 167.55 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 318.90 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/318.90 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 318.90 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 53,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,431.70/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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