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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 324.18 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 324.18 and 168.48 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 324.18 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/324.18 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 324.18 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 54,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,617.85/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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