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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 298.30 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 298.30 and 167.32 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 298.30 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/298.30 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 298.30 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 49,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911.56/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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