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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 323.72 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 323.72 and 167.03 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 323.72 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/323.72 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 323.72 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 54,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069.74/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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