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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 319.89 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 319.89 and 167.91 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 319.89 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/319.89 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 319.89 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 53,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712.73/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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