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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 322.62 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 322.62 and 166.66 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 322.62 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/322.62 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 322.62 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 53,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,767.85/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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