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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.57, 324.86 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.57, 324.86 and 168.38 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.57 : 324.86 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.57/324.86 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.57x = 324.86 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.57x = 54,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697.46/216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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