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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 293.04 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 293.04 and 168.68 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 293.04 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/293.04 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 293.04 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 49,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.99/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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