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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 290.24 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 290.24 and 160.47 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 290.24 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/290.24 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 290.24 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 46,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572.56/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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