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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 290.13 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 290.13 and 161.27 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 290.13 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/290.13 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 290.13 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 46,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789.27/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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