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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 290.29 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 290.29 and 117.13 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 290.29 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/290.29 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 290.29 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 34,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001.67/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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