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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 324 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 324 and 168 is: 252

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 324 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/324 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 324 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 54,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252

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