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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 323.52 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 323.52 and 167.20 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 323.52 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/323.52 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 323.52 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 54,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.54/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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