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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.36 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.36 and 175.73 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.36 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.36 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.36 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 51,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.63/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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