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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.25 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.25 and 161.38 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.25 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.25 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.25 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 46,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,840.55/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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