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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 290.02 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 290.02 and 116.89 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 290.02 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/290.02 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 290.02 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 33,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901.54/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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