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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 317.12 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 317.12 and 168.14 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 317.12 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/317.12 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 317.12 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 53,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,320.51/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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