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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 313.23 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 313.23 and 168.67 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 313.23 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/313.23 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 313.23 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 52,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,830.94/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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