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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 289.98 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 289.98 and 169.11 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 289.98 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/289.98 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 289.98 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 49,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,038.52/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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