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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 290.69 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 290.69 and 168.86 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 290.69 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/290.69 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 290.69 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 49,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083.62/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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