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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 325.08 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 325.08 and 168.81 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 325.08 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/325.08 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 325.08 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 54,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,876.75/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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