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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 295.97 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 295.97 and 167.80 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 295.97 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/295.97 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 295.97 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 49,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,662.19/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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