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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 318.79 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 318.79 and 166.94 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 318.79 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/318.79 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 318.79 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 53,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218.80/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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