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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.57 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.57 and 168.31 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.57 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.57 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.57 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 53,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954.47/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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