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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.78 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.78 and 166.64 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.78 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.78 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.78 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 53,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621.42/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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