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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 290.52 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 290.52 and 118.52 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 290.52 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/290.52 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 290.52 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 34,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,432.43/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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