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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.73 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.73 and 167.04 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.73 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.73 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.73 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 54,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075.86/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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