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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 313.62 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 313.62 and 168.41 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 313.62 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/313.62 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 313.62 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 52,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816.74/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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