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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 318.75 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 318.75 and 166.96 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 318.75 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/318.75 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 318.75 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 53,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218.50/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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