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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 290.25 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 290.25 and 163.94 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 290.25 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/290.25 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 290.25 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 47,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.13/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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