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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.95, 314.37 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.95, 314.37 and 168.91 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.95 : 314.37 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.95/314.37 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.95x = 314.37 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.95x = 53,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100.24/209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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