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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 314.10 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 314.10 and 166.68 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 314.10 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/314.10 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 314.10 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 52,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354.19/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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