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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 324.64 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 324.64 and 168.64 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 324.64 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/324.64 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 324.64 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 54,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747.29/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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