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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 290.22 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 290.22 and 117.03 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 290.22 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/290.22 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 290.22 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 33,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,963.86/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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