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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 289.83 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 289.83 and 160.83 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 289.83 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/289.83 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 289.83 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 46,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,613.36/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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