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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.07 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.07 and 161.01 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.07 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.07 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.07 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 46,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704.17/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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