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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 316.94 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 316.94 and 168.88 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 316.94 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/316.94 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 316.94 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 53,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,524.83/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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