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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.03 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.03 and 116.90 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.03 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.03 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.03 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 33,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,905.03/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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