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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 290.69 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 290.69 and 161.56 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 290.69 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/290.69 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 290.69 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 46,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963.88/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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