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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.26 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.26 and 117.08 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.26 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.26 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.26 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 33,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.64/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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