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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 324.11 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 324.11 and 167.88 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 324.11 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/324.11 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 324.11 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 54,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,411.59/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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