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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 314.51 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 314.51 and 166.85 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 314.51 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/314.51 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 314.51 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 52,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,475.99/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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