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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 290.32 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 290.32 and 117.12 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 290.32 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/290.32 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 290.32 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 34,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002.28/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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