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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 327.17 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 327.17 and 166.28 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 327.17 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/327.17 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 327.17 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 54,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.61/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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