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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 290.37 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 290.37 and 117.16 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 290.37 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/290.37 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 290.37 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 34,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,019.75/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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