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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 319.60 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 319.60 and 167.15 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 319.60 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/319.60 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 319.60 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 53,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,421.14/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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