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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.34 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.34 and 167.50 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.34 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.34 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.34 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 54,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159.45/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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