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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.75, 291.06 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.75, 291.06 and 164.04 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.75 : 291.06 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.75/291.06 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.75x = 291.06 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.75x = 47,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745.48/210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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