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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 298.62 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 298.62 and 167.76 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 298.62 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/298.62 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 298.62 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 50,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,096.49/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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