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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 290.27 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 290.27 and 117.08 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 290.27 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/290.27 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 290.27 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 33,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.77/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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