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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 290.79 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 290.79 and 117.45 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 290.79 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/290.79 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 290.79 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 34,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153.29/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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