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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 290.82 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 290.82 and 167.05 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 290.82 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/290.82 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 290.82 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 48,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,581.48/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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