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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.04 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.04 and 168.77 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.04 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.04 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.04 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 54,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,854.53/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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