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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.41, 290.48 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.41, 290.48 and 161.13 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.41 : 290.48 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.41/290.48 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.41x = 290.48 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.41x = 46,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,804.24/210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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