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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 314.57 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 314.57 and 166.73 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 314.57 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/314.57 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 314.57 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 52,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447.42/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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