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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 322.79 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 322.79 and 167.13 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 322.79 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/322.79 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 322.79 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 53,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,947.06/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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