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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 289.71 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 289.71 and 160.99 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 289.71 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/289.71 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 289.71 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 46,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,640.41/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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