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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 317.10 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 317.10 and 168.68 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 317.10 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/317.10 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 317.10 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 53,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,488.43/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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