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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 325.29 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 325.29 and 168.54 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 325.29 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/325.29 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 325.29 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 54,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824.38/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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