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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 290.93 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 290.93 and 167.31 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 290.93 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/290.93 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 290.93 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 48,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,674.66/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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