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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 290.27 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 290.27 and 168.39 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 290.27 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/290.27 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 290.27 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 48,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877.78/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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