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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 321.93 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 321.93 and 166.56 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 321.93 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/321.93 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 321.93 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 53,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620.66/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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