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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.89, 298.24 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.89, 298.24 and 167.40 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.89 : 298.24 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.89/298.24 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.89x = 298.24 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.89x = 49,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,924.96/215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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