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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 318.08 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 318.08 and 166.37 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 318.08 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/318.08 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 318.08 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 52,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918.65/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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