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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.28 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.28 and 166.68 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.28 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.28 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.28 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 48,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,383.87/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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