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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.21, 325.94 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.21, 325.94 and 166.18 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.21 : 325.94 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.21/325.94 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.21x = 325.94 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.21x = 54,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,164.71/217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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