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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 290.77 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 290.77 and 117.44 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 290.77 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/290.77 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 290.77 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 34,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148.03/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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