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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.74 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.74 and 166.68 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.74 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.74 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.74 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 52,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,294.18/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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