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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.83, 314.21 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.83, 314.21 and 168.51 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.83 : 314.21 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.83/314.21 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.83x = 314.21 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.83x = 52,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.11/209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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