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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 325.78 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 325.78 and 166.04 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 325.78 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/325.78 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 325.78 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 54,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.51/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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