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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.31, 324.61 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.31, 324.61 and 167.67 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.31 : 324.61 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.31/324.61 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.31x = 324.61 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.31x = 54,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425.74/216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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