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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 322.54 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 322.54 and 166.24 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 322.54 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/322.54 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 322.54 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 53,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617.22/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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