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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 313.74 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 313.74 and 168.38 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 313.74 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/313.74 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 313.74 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 52,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,827.54/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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