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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 318.97 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 318.97 and 167.72 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 318.97 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/318.97 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 318.97 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 53,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497.65/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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