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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 290.37 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 290.37 and 161.19 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 290.37 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/290.37 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 290.37 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 46,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,804.74/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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