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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.75 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.75 and 117.43 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.75 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.75 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.75 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 34,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142.19/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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