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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 290.26 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 290.26 and 117.07 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 290.26 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/290.26 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 290.26 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 33,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980.15/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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