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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 289.76 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 289.76 and 168.72 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 289.76 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/289.76 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 289.76 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 48,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888.31/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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