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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.36 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.36 and 167.66 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.36 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.36 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.36 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 53,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,709.12/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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