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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.88 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.88 and 167.24 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.88 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.88 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.88 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 54,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834.65/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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