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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 291.07 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 291.07 and 162.20 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 291.07 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/291.07 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 291.07 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 47,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,210.10/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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