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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.87, 327.49 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.87, 327.49 and 167.43 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.87 : 327.49 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.87/327.49 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.87x = 327.49 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.87x = 54,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833.40/218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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