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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 318.06 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 318.06 and 166.32 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 318.06 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/318.06 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 318.06 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 52,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,899.74/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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