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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 290.34 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 290.34 and 166.32 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 290.34 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/290.34 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 290.34 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 48,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289.35/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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