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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 319.20 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 319.20 and 167.42 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 319.20 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/319.20 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 319.20 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 53,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440.46/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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