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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 289.26 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 289.26 and 162.90 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 289.26 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/289.26 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 289.26 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 47,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120.45/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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