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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 323.96 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 323.96 and 167.47 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 323.96 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/323.96 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 323.96 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 54,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.93/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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