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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.90, 326.36 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.90, 326.36 and 168.81 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.90 : 326.36 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.90/326.36 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.90x = 326.36 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.90x = 55,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091.99/217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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