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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.60 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.60 and 166.60 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.60 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.60 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.60 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 53,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078.76/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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