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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.18 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.18 and 121.76 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.18 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.18 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.18 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 35,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332.32/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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