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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.16 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.16 and 117.01 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.16 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.16 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.16 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 33,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,951.98/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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