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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 290.23 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 290.23 and 163.83 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 290.23 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/290.23 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 290.23 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 47,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.98/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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