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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.20 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.20 and 169.26 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.20 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.20 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.20 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 49,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119.25/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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