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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 290.44 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 290.44 and 117.21 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 290.44 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/290.44 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 290.44 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 34,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041.89/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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