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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 290.84 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 290.84 and 162.03 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 290.84 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/290.84 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 290.84 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 47,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.81/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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