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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 327.75 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 327.75 and 167.76 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 327.75 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/327.75 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 327.75 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 54,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983.34/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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