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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 313.38 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 313.38 and 168.75 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 313.38 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/313.38 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 313.38 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 52,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882.88/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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