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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 297.75 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 297.75 and 166.96 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 297.75 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/297.75 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 297.75 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 49,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712.34/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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