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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.05 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.05 and 167.74 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.05 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.05 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.05 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 53,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684.60/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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