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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 290.32 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 290.32 and 163.56 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 290.32 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/290.32 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 290.32 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 47,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484.33/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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