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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.88 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.88 and 167.28 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.88 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.88 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.88 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 54,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,847.77/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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