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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.86 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.86 and 166.15 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.86 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.86 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.86 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 54,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141.64/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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