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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.92 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.92 and 167.75 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.92 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.92 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.92 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 54,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.16/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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