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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 290.07 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 290.07 and 171.66 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 290.07 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/290.07 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 290.07 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 49,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,793.42/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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