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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 289.50 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 289.50 and 168.68 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 289.50 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/289.50 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 289.50 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 48,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832.86/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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