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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 297.16 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 297.16 and 168.73 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 297.16 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/297.16 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 297.16 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 50,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138.64/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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