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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.05, 325.35 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.05, 325.35 and 168.14 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.05 : 325.35 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.05/325.35 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.05x = 325.35 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.05x = 54,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.72/217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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