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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 289.44 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 289.44 and 168.42 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 289.44 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/289.44 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 289.44 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 48,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747.48/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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