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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.35 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.35 and 168.18 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.35 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.35 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.35 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 53,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,370.94/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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