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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.21, 323.91 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.21, 323.91 and 168.02 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.21 : 323.91 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.21/323.91 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.21x = 323.91 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.21x = 54,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,421.74/216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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