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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 289.56 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 289.56 and 168.54 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 289.56 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/289.56 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 289.56 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 48,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.44/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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