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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 320.40 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 320.40 and 168.55 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 320.40 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/320.40 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 320.40 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 54,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,003.42/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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