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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 328.51 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 328.51 and 167.50 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 328.51 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/328.51 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 328.51 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 55,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,026.52/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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