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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.12 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.12 and 166.56 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.12 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.12 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.12 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 48,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,322.39/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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