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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 295.05 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 295.05 and 167.55 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 295.05 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/295.05 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 295.05 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 49,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435.63/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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