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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.49, 298.82 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.49, 298.82 and 167.28 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.49 : 298.82 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.49/298.82 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.49x = 298.82 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.49x = 49,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.61/216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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