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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.00 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.00 and 168.75 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.00 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.00 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.00 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 48,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.92/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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