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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.44 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.44 and 160.32 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.44 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.44 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.44 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 46,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403.02/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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