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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.01, 323.43 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.01, 323.43 and 168.62 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.01 : 323.43 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.01/323.43 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.01x = 323.43 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.01x = 54,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,538.65/216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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