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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 324.21 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 324.21 and 167.41 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 324.21 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/324.21 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 324.21 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 54,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.03/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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