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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 289.94 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 289.94 and 163.62 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 289.94 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/289.94 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 289.94 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 47,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,439.98/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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