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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 320.54 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 320.54 and 168.16 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 320.54 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/320.54 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 320.54 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 53,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,902.01/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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