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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.76 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.76 and 116.73 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.76 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.76 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.76 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 33,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.68/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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