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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.10 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.10 and 122.86 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.10 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.10 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.10 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 35,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641.69/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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