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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 320.39 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 320.39 and 168.01 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 320.39 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/320.39 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 320.39 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 53,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827.71/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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