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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.75, 291.04 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.75, 291.04 and 163.97 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.75 : 291.04 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.75/291.04 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.75x = 291.04 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.75x = 47,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723.61/210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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