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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.41, 290.42 and 177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.41, 290.42 and 177.91 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.41 : 290.42 = 177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.41/290.42 = 177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.41x = 290.42 × 177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.41x = 51,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.67/210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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