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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 323.94 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 323.94 and 168.14 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 323.94 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/323.94 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 323.94 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 54,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467.27/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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