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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 290.28 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 290.28 and 166.83 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 290.28 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/290.28 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 290.28 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 48,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,427.41/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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