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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 316.17 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 316.17 and 66.49 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 316.17 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/316.17 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 316.17 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 21,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.56/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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