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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 320.09 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 320.09 and 167.81 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 320.09 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/320.09 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 320.09 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 53,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714.30/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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