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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 290.75 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 290.75 and 160.87 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 290.75 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/290.75 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 290.75 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 46,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772.95/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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