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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.32 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.32 and 166.82 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.32 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.32 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.32 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 54,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,434.65/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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