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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.44 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.44 and 168.64 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.44 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.44 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.44 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 52,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858.52/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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