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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 290.03 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 290.03 and 160.85 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 290.03 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/290.03 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 290.03 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 46,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,649.07/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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