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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 290.39 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 290.39 and 117.17 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 290.39 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/290.39 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 290.39 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 34,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024.41/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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