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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 295.09 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 295.09 and 167.47 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 295.09 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/295.09 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 295.09 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 49,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418.51/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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