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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 289.71 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 289.71 and 161.06 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 289.71 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/289.71 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 289.71 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 46,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.24/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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