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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 297.88 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 297.88 and 166.80 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 297.88 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/297.88 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 297.88 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 49,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686.38/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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