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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.56 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.56 and 167.04 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.56 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.56 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.56 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 48,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,535.14/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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