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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 318.72 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 318.72 and 168.88 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 318.72 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/318.72 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 318.72 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 53,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825.43/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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