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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 324.08 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 324.08 and 167.20 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 324.08 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/324.08 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 324.08 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 54,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,186.18/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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