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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 322.23 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 322.23 and 166.77 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 322.23 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/322.23 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 322.23 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 53,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,738.30/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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