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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 290.37 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 290.37 and 166.81 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 290.37 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/290.37 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 290.37 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 48,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,436.62/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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