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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 323.15 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 323.15 and 167.38 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 323.15 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/323.15 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 323.15 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 54,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088.85/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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