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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 290.52 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 290.52 and 171.72 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 290.52 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/290.52 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 290.52 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 49,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,888.09/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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