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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.56 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.56 and 167.40 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.56 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.56 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.56 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 53,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996.54/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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