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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.91, 322.53 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.91, 322.53 and 166.29 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.91 : 322.53 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.91/322.53 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.91x = 322.53 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.91x = 53,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,631.68/214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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