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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 290.32 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 290.32 and 170.66 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 290.32 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/290.32 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 290.32 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 49,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546.01/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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