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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 290.04 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 290.04 and 163.56 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 290.04 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/290.04 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 290.04 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 47,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,438.94/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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