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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 290.87 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 290.87 and 163.45 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 290.87 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/290.87 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 290.87 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 47,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543.78/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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