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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 290.52 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 290.52 and 127.65 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 290.52 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/290.52 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 290.52 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 37,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084.88/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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