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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 295.32 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 295.32 and 167.28 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 295.32 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/295.32 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 295.32 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 49,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401.13/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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