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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 295.56 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 295.56 and 167.52 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 295.56 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/295.56 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 295.56 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 49,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512.21/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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