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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 327.90 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 327.90 and 167.52 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 327.90 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/327.90 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 327.90 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 54,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929.81/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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