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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 320.17 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 320.17 and 168.09 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 320.17 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/320.17 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 320.17 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 53,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817.87/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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