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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.44, 322.02 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.44, 322.02 and 166.20 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.44 : 322.02 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.44/322.02 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.44x = 322.02 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.44x = 53,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519.72/214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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