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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 290.88 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 290.88 and 161.76 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 290.88 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/290.88 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 290.88 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 47,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.75/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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