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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 322.55 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 322.55 and 166.03 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 322.55 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/322.55 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 322.55 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 53,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551.96/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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