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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 319.75 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 319.75 and 167.51 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 319.75 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/319.75 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 319.75 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 53,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561.70/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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