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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.53 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.53 and 117.28 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.53 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.53 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.53 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 34,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071.91/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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