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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 316.92 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 316.92 and 168.32 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 316.92 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/316.92 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 316.92 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 53,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343.97/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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