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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 330.65 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 330.65 and 166.03 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 330.65 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/330.65 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 330.65 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 54,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897.82/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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