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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 290.57 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 290.57 and 161.57 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 290.57 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/290.57 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 290.57 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 46,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945.13/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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