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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 290.06 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 290.06 and 116.94 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 290.06 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/290.06 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 290.06 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 33,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920.56/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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