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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.26 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.26 and 168.72 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.26 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.26 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.26 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 54,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,877.87/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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