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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 290.05 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 290.05 and 172.95 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 290.05 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/290.05 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 290.05 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 50,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164.15/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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