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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 318.60 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 318.60 and 166.80 is: 249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 318.60 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/318.60 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 318.60 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 53,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.48/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.87

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