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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 290.35 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 290.35 and 161.45 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 290.35 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/290.35 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 290.35 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 46,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,877.01/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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