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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 320.76 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 320.76 and 166.33 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 320.76 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/320.76 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 320.76 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 53,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352.01/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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