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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 299.03 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 299.03 and 167.55 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 299.03 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/299.03 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 299.03 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 50,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102.48/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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