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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 321.47 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 321.47 and 166.53 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 321.47 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/321.47 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 321.47 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 53,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533.57/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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