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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 290.28 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 290.28 and 161.11 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 290.28 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/290.28 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 290.28 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 46,767.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767.01/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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