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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 291 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 291 and 167.20 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 291 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/291 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 291 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 48,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,655.20/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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