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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 290.46 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 290.46 and 166.93 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 290.46 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/290.46 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 290.46 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 48,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,486.49/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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