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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 320.53 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 320.53 and 168.13 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 320.53 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/320.53 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 320.53 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 53,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889.67/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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