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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 324.76 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 324.76 and 167.50 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 324.76 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/324.76 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 324.76 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 54,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397.30/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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