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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 290.01 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 290.01 and 176.16 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 290.01 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/290.01 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 290.01 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 51,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,088.16/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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