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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.38 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.38 and 117.17 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.38 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.38 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.38 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 34,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022.08/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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