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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.54 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.54 and 161.13 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.54 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.54 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.54 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 46,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,815.11/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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