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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 322.08 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 322.08 and 167.68 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 322.08 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/322.08 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 322.08 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 54,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006.37/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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