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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 327.58 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 327.58 and 166.52 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 327.58 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/327.58 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 327.58 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 54,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,549.02/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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