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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 313.73 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 313.73 and 168.65 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 313.73 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/313.73 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 313.73 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 52,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,909.72/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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