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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 328.05 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 328.05 and 167.20 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 328.05 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/328.05 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 328.05 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 54,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,849.14/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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