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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.66 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.66 and 166.44 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.66 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.66 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.66 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 53,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537.09/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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