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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 319.08 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 319.08 and 166.96 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 319.08 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/319.08 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 319.08 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 53,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273.60/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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