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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 326.72 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 326.72 and 166.59 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 326.72 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/326.72 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 326.72 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 54,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.70/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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