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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.19 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.19 and 166.09 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.19 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.19 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.19 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 54,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.07/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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