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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 298.77 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 298.77 and 167.27 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 298.77 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/298.77 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 298.77 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 49,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975.26/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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