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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 290.46 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 290.46 and 127.61 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 290.46 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/290.46 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 290.46 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 37,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065.60/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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