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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 314.94 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 314.94 and 166.98 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 314.94 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/314.94 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 314.94 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 52,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,588.68/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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