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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 314.12 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 314.12 and 166.03 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 314.12 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/314.12 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 314.12 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 52,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,153.34/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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