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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 323.40 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 323.40 and 166.60 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 323.40 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/323.40 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 323.40 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 53,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878.44/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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