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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.52 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.52 and 166.07 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.52 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.52 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.52 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 53,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.90/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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