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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 299.54 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 299.54 and 168.33 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 299.54 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/299.54 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 299.54 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 50,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,420.73/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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