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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 319.74 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 319.74 and 167.45 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 319.74 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/319.74 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 319.74 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 53,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538.86/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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