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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 298.14 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 298.14 and 167.31 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 298.14 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/298.14 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 298.14 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 49,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.80/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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