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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 295.34 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 295.34 and 167.20 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 295.34 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/295.34 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 295.34 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 49,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379.27/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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