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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.04 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.04 and 166.71 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.04 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.04 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.04 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 52,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520.32/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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