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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.08 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.08 and 167.36 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.08 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.08 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.08 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 53,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903.31/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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