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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.17 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.17 and 121.73 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.17 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.17 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.17 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 35,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322.39/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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