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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 318.84 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 318.84 and 166.97 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 318.84 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/318.84 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 318.84 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 53,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235.12/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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