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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 290.93 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 290.93 and 117.56 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 290.93 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/290.93 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 290.93 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 34,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,201.73/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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