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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 327.04 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 327.04 and 166.59 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 327.04 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/327.04 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 327.04 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 54,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481.18/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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