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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 320.64 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 320.64 and 168.41 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 320.64 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/320.64 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 320.64 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 53,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998.98/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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