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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 321.72 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 321.72 and 166.24 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 321.72 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/321.72 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 321.72 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 53,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482.73/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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