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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.35, 290.28 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.35, 290.28 and 117.08 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.35 : 290.28 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.35/290.28 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.35x = 290.28 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.35x = 33,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.06/210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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