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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 326.16 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 326.16 and 168.68 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 326.16 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/326.16 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 326.16 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 55,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,017.48/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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