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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.93 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.93 and 168.26 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.93 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.93 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.93 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 54,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,840.98/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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