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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323.28 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323.28 and 167.40 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323.28 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323.28 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323.28 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 54,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.07/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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