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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 318.96 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 318.96 and 166.98 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 318.96 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/318.96 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 318.96 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 53,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259.94/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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