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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.65 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.65 and 168.48 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.65 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.65 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.65 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 48,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800.23/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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