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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.40 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.40 and 160.62 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.40 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.40 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.40 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 46,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.05/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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