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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 323.91 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 323.91 and 167.94 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 323.91 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/323.91 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 323.91 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 54,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397.45/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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