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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 289.98 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 289.98 and 161.37 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 289.98 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/289.98 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 289.98 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 46,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794.07/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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