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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 326.18 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 326.18 and 166.19 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 326.18 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/326.18 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 326.18 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 54,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,205.70/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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