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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 295.98 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 295.98 and 167.98 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 295.98 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/295.98 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 295.98 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 49,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718.72/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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