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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 290.24 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 290.24 and 160.96 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 290.24 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/290.24 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 290.24 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 46,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,717.03/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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