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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 290.76 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 290.76 and 163.91 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 290.76 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/290.76 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 290.76 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 47,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658.58/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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