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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 299.21 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 299.21 and 168.11 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 299.21 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/299.21 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 299.21 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 50,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300.19/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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