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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.36 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.36 and 167.57 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.36 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.36 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.36 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 49,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493.79/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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