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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 317.87 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 317.87 and 166.24 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 317.87 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/317.87 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 317.87 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 52,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840.29/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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