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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 289.92 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 289.92 and 181 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 289.92 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/289.92 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 289.92 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 52,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,475.52/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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