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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.46, 324.28 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.46, 324.28 and 168.27 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.46 : 324.28 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.46/324.28 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.46x = 324.28 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.46x = 54,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566.60/216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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