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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 291.18 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 291.18 and 169.72 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 291.18 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/291.18 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 291.18 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 49,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419.07/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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