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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 290.83 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 290.83 and 117.52 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 290.83 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/290.83 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 290.83 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 34,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176.89/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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