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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 289.96 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 289.96 and 168.65 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 289.96 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/289.96 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 289.96 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 48,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.88/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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