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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 289.21 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 289.21 and 168.77 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 289.21 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/289.21 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 289.21 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 48,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809.50/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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