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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.53, 316.70 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.53, 316.70 and 168.27 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.53 : 316.70 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.53/316.70 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.53x = 316.70 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.53x = 53,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290.27/211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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