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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 323.61 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 323.61 and 167.58 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 323.61 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/323.61 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 323.61 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 54,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230.56/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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