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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 326.76 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 326.76 and 166.25 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 326.76 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/326.76 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 326.76 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 54,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323.85/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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