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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 289.88 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 289.88 and 161.33 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 289.88 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/289.88 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 289.88 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 46,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764.69/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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