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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 322.35 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 322.35 and 166.16 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 322.35 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/322.35 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 322.35 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 53,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.85/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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