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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.05 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.05 and 163.99 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.05 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.05 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.05 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 47,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,565.30/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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