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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.75, 290.86 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.75, 290.86 and 117.51 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.75 : 290.86 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.75/290.86 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.75x = 290.86 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.75x = 34,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178.96/210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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