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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 290.11 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 290.11 and 121.66 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 290.11 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/290.11 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 290.11 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 35,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.20/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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