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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.79 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.79 and 167.27 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.79 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.79 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.79 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 53,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,990.63/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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