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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.06 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.06 and 167.31 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.06 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.06 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.06 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 54,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050.33/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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