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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.75 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.75 and 166.16 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.75 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.75 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.75 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 52,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,794.92/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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