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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 290.46 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 290.46 and 121.98 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 290.46 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/290.46 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 290.46 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 35,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430.31/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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