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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 319.95 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 319.95 and 167.73 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 319.95 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/319.95 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 319.95 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 53,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,665.21/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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