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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 289.58 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 289.58 and 168.51 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 289.58 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/289.58 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 289.58 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 48,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797.37/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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