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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 299.60 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 299.60 and 168.38 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 299.60 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/299.60 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 299.60 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 50,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,446.65/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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